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Bill Foskett Biography Chapter Three
The third chapter of Bill's wartime experiences.
The first two chapters used Bill's words but the third is written by an anonymous friend.
The first two chapters used Bill's words but the third is written by an anonymous friend.
Bill Foskett Biography Chapter Two
The second of three chapters of Bill's wartime service.
Andover's Lancasters
A lecture given to Andover's Archaeology and Local History Society on 23 February 1996.
"Zola" - and the little yellow bombs
An article explaining who Zola is and why an aircraft was so-named.
William Elliot Siddle
Bill Siddle's time in the RAF pieced together by research. He was a pilot who flew the Lancaster with 9 and 83 Squadrons. He was commissioned in 1944, was awarded the DFC and Bar and completed more than 60 operations. He left the service in 1946 and…
John Russell's F543A Record of service
John was ground crew, initially a Flight Mechanic Engines from 12 February 1943, having gained experience he received further training to Fitter II E from 19 October 1943. He was promoted to LAC 1 November 1944 and then corporal 1 November 1945. He…
Alain Harvey a chronology
A short chronology of Alain's life, particularly his training for and service with the RAF Bomber Command.
Large Group of Airmen
The group of men is arranged in six rows in front of a hangar. It is captioned '1941 Either 11 OTU or 12 Squadron Binbrook. Sgt AE Cosgrove RAFVR 968259 (3rd row from top, 6th from right)'.
Teddy's Career in the RAFVR 9th September 1939 - 11th October 1941
A detailed account of Teddy's service in the RAFVR.
Service history of Sergeant Alfred Edward "Teddy" Cosgrove
Covering Teddy's short service in the RAF. It covers his training and his ten missions. Details of his fellow crew members are included.
Crew of Wellington Z8397
A biography of Teddy Cosgrove's crew members, pilots Frank Tothill and James Dunlop.
Nuneaton OTU 1944
Large group of airmen arranged in five rows. Each man is named underneath.
On the reverse is 'Nuneaton OTU 1944', '139 Sqdn' and a list of names. Some of the names have 'killed' by them.
On the reverse is 'Nuneaton OTU 1944', '139 Sqdn' and a list of names. Some of the names have 'killed' by them.
Wellington
A port side view of a Wellington, LN593, 'TF-J'
Ron Carter's Service Record
RAF Form 543 issued to Ron. It contains brief details of his service record.
Jim McGaughran's Disembarkation Data Form
A form with brief details of Jim's service.
Jim McGaughran's Record Sheet
RAF Form 1580 recording Jim's service career.
Airmen
A group of 26 operational training unit airmen, of which 19 are standing behind seven seated in front of hangar doors. All are bare headed and sergeant stripes can be seen on 13 individuals. All have aircrew brevets on their uniforms.
Additional…
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Wireless operators
21 aircrew posed in three rows, the end of a wooden building as background. On the reverse caption, 'Keith in Scotland 1943, July 21st, Back row, 5th from right'.
George Highton Log Book. Two
George Highton's pilot's flying log book covering the period from 19 May 1944 to 31 July 1946. As an instructor and Bomber Command communications flight pilot, he was stationed at RAF Kinloss and RAF Halton. Aircraft flown in were Anson, Whitley,…
Flying Officer James Harry Bird DFC
A summary of JH Bird's postings in the RAF.
Warrant Officer Bob Burns
Three-quarter length image of an airman wearing battledress with observer brevet, medal ribbons, warrant officer rank, and side cap. Standing with hand in pocket in front of a Wellington. Two versions of the same image. Submitted with caption 'Bob…
No 166 Squadron history
A three-page potted account of the squadron's history.
Page one begins with the reformation of the squadron in 1936 and gives details of the aircraft operated, the stations flown from and the roles the squadron played in training and operations.…
Page one begins with the reformation of the squadron in 1936 and gives details of the aircraft operated, the stations flown from and the roles the squadron played in training and operations.…
F/O CAH Darby No 154676 - Letters home
A list of all the letters sent home by Jack from 6 February 1943 to 13 November 1945.
Crew Drills Completed at 16 OTU
A list covering from 23.6.44 to 3.8.44 with all the drill completed by Jack and his crew at RAF Barford St John and Upper Heyford.
Kenneth Saw's RAF personnel documents
Some personal details of Kenneth Saw with dates of enlistment and discharge. Includes mention of award of DFM. Mustered as mechanic, then air gunner and finally u/t pilot. Ranks was flight sergeant. Includes postings including 97 Squadron.